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Toxicity and effects of bromoform on five marine species

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6053880· OSTI ID:6053880
Bromoform has been identified as the single most abundant halogenated organic compound produced by the chlorination of marine waters. To determine the potential biological effects of its release into marine waters, short-term toxicity bioassays and 28-day uptake/28-day depuration studies were conducted with five marine species: Protothaca staminea, Mercenaria mercenaria, Crassostrea virginica, Penaeus aztecus, and Brevoortia tyrannus. The bioassay studies indicate that 96-hr LC/sub 50/'s ranged from approximately 7 ppM for B. tyrannus to greater than 40 ppM for P. staminea. The behavior of P. aztecus and B. tyrannus was significantly altered by exposure to bromoform.
Research Organization:
Battelle Pacific Northwest Labs., Richland, WA (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
EY-76-C-06-1830
OSTI ID:
6053880
Report Number(s):
NUREG/CR-0835; PNL-3023
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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